2009 DODGE DURANGO Owners Manual

Satellite Radio Antenna................... 262
Satellite Radio (uconnect studios)..........260,265
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 448
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 425
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 49
Seat Belts..........................39,40,74
And Pregnant Women................... 50
Child Restraint.......................62,64
Extender............................. 50
Front Seat............................ 40
Inspection............................ 74
Pretensioners.......................... 48
Reminder............................ 204
Seats................................. 120
Adjustment.......................... 120
Fold and Tumble Rear................126,128
Heated............................. 124
Lumbar Support....................... 122
Memory............................ 136Rear Folding.......................126,128
Reclining............................ 121
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............18,205
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 411,444
Selection of Oil......................... 402
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 15
Sentry Key Programming................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement................... 16
Service and Maintenance.................. 401
Service Assistance....................... 465
Service Contract......................... 467
Service Manuals........................ 469
Setting the Clock.............215,216,220,235,245
Settings, Personal........................ 170
Shifting
Automatic Transmission................. 292
Transfer Case......................... 298
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N).......................... 372
INDEX 487
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Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N).......................... 374
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 44
Shoulder Belts........................... 40
Signals, Turn...................74,149,203,437
Sirius Backseat TV™ (uconnect studios)........ 265
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 337
Snow Plow............................ 371
Snow Tires............................ 339
Spare Tire..........................332,333
Speed Control (Cruise Control).............. 155
Speedometer........................... 205
Starting............................... 289
Emergency (Jump Starting)............... 388
Engine Block Heater.................... 291
Engine Fails to Start.................... 290
Remote.............................. 26
Starting Procedures...................... 289Steering
Column Controls...................... 149
Power...........................306,307
Wheel Lock........................... 14
Wheel, Tilt........................... 153
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls......................... 266
Storage, Vehicle......................... 434
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 390
Sun Roof.............................. 182
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information........ 337
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 403
System, Remote Starting.................... 26
Tachometer............................ 206
Taillights.............................. 437
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)........ 273
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......... 203
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 65
488 INDEX

Theft System Arming...................... 18
Theft System Disarming.................... 19
Tilt Steering Column..................... 153
Tire and Loading Information Placard......325,337
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 324
Tire Markings.......................... 320
Tire Safety Information.................... 320
Tires ............................74,329,470
Aging (Life of Tires).................... 335
Air Pressure.......................... 329
Chains.............................. 337
Changing............................ 379
Compact Spare........................ 332
General Information.................... 329
High Speed.......................... 331
Inflation Pressures..................... 330
Jacking............................. 381
Life of Tires.......................... 335
Load Capacity........................ 325Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 340
Pressure Warning Light.................. 212
Quality Grading....................... 470
Radial.............................. 332
Replacement......................... 336
Rotation............................ 339
Safety...........................320,329
Sizes............................... 322
Snow Tires........................... 339
Spare Tire........................... 380
Spinning............................ 334
Tread Wear Indicators................... 334
Wheel Mounting...................... 381
Wheel Nut Torque..................... 386
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 364
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 297
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 391
Towing............................... 360
24-Hour Towing Assistance............... 101
INDEX 489
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Disabled Vehicle....................... 391
Guide.............................. 364
Recreational.......................... 371
Weight.............................. 364
Towing Assistance....................... 101
Traction.............................. 303
Traction Control......................208,313
Trailer Towing.......................... 360
Cooling System Tips.................... 371
Hitches............................. 363
Minimum Requirements................. 365
Trailer and Tongue Weight............... 364
Wiring.............................. 368
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 364
Trailer Weight.......................... 364
Transaxle............................. 292
Automatic.........................12,292
Operation........................... 292
Transfer Case........................... 419Fluid............................... 445
Transmission........................292,417
Automatic........................292,417
Fluid............................... 445
Maintenance......................... 417
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink) ........................... 175
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 25
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 334
Trip Odometer.......................... 208
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 215
Turn Signals......................149,203,437
UCI Connector......................... 255
uconnect (Hands-Free Phone)................ 86
Underhood Fuses........................ 429
490 INDEX

Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 470
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 255
Universal Transmitter..................... 175
Vanity Mirrors........................... 86
Variance, Compass....................... 174
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 7
Vehicle Information Center................. 167
Vehicle Loading......................325,358
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 8
Vehicle Storage......................... 434
Video Entertainment System™
(Rear Seat Video System).................. 266
Voice Recognition System (VR).............. 115
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description)............. 203
Warning, Roll Over........................ 4
Warnings and Cautions..................... 7Warranty Information..................... 468
Washer, Adding Fluid...............395,396,397
Washers, Windshield..................... 152
Washing Vehicle......................... 421
Water
Driving Through...................... 304
Weight Load Carrying.................... 358
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 423
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care................ 423
Wheel Changing........................ 379
Wheel Mounting........................ 381
Wheel Nut Torque....................... 386
Wind Buffeting......................... 183
Window Fogging........................ 281
Windows.............................. 33
Power............................... 33
Windshield Defroster................74,271,276
Windshield Washers................151,152,407
Fluid....................151,395,396,397,407
INDEX 491
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Windshield Wiper Blades.................. 407
Windshield Wipers....................... 151
Wiper Blade Replacement.................. 407Wiper, Rear............................ 193
Wipers, Intermittent...................... 151
Wrecker Towing......................... 391
492 INDEX

INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION ROLLOVER WARNING HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD
ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key RemovalLocking Doors With The KeySTEERING WHEEL LOCK - IF EQUIPPED To Manually Lock the Steering WheelTo Release the Steering Wheel LockAutomatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System - If EquippedSENTRY KEY
Replacement KeysCustomer Key ProgrammingGeneral InformationVEHICLE SECURITY ALARM - IF EQUIPPED To Set the AlarmTo Disarm the SystemILLUMINATEDENTRY Vehicles Equipped With Power Door LocksREMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) To Unlock the
Doors and LiftgateTo Lock the Doors and LiftgateUsing the Panic AlarmGeneral InformationProgramming Additional TransmittersBattery ReplacementREMOTE STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED How to Use Remote StartDOOR LOCKS Manual Door LocksPower Door
LocksChild Protection Door LockWINDOWS Power Windows Auto DownAuto Up Feature with Anti-Pinch Protection (Drivers and Front Passenger Door Only)Window Lockout SwitchLIFTGATE Power Liftgate - If EquippedOCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Lap/Shoulder Belts
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt AnchorageAutomatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode - If EquippedRear 60/40 Seat Third Row Center Three Point Belt - If EquippedSeat Belt PretensionersEnhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)Seat Belts and Pregnant Women
Seat Belt ExtenderDriver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)-Airbags Event Data Recorder (EDR)Child RestraintENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS SAFETY TIPS Transporting PassengersExhaust GasSafety Checks You Should Make
Inside The VehiclePeriodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The VehicleUNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night MirrorAutomatic Dimming Mirror - If EquippedOutside MirrorsOutside Folding Mirrors - If EquippedPower
MirrorsAutomatic Dimming Drivers Outside Mirror - If EquippedHeated Mirrors - If EquippedIlluminated Vanity Mirrors - If Equippeduconnect phone -IF EQUIPPED OperationPhone Call Featuresuconnect phone FeaturesAdvanced Phone ConnectivityThings You Should
Know About Your uconnect phoneGeneral InformationVOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM (VR) - IF EQUIPPED Voice Recognition System (VR) OperationCommandsVoice TrainingSEATS Manual Front Seat AdjustmentManual Front Seat ReclinersManual Lumbar Support
Adjustment - If EquippedAdjustable Head Restraints - All Seating PositionsEight-Way Drivers Power Seat - If EquippedFour-Way Passengers Power Seat - If EquippedHeated Seats - If EquippedSecond Row Bucket Seats - Fold and TumbleSecond Row 40/20/40 Seat -
Fold and TumbleThird Row Seat Bench - If EquippedThird Row 60/40 Folding - If EquippedDRIVER MEMORY SEAT - IF EQUIPPED Setting Memory Positions and Linking RKE Transmitter to MemoryMemory Position RecallTo Disable A RKE Transmitter Linked to Memory
Self-Limiting ControlDriver Easy Exit and Easy Entry ControlTO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD LIGHTS Headlight SwitchInterior LightsBattery SaverIlluminated EntryDaytime Running Lights (Canada Only)Lights-On ReminderFog Lights - If EquippedMultifunction Lever
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Windshield WipersWindshield WashersTILT STEERING COLUMN DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS - IF EQUIPPED AdjustmentELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED To ActivateTo Set At A Desired SpeedTo Deactivate
To Resume SpeedTo Vary The Speed SettingTo Accelerate For PassingREAR PARK ASSIST - IF EQUIPPED Rear Park Assist SensorsRear Park Assist Warning DisplayEnable/Disable The Rear Park AssistService The Rear Park AssistCleaning The Rear Park AssistREAR
BACKUP CAMERA - IF EQUIPPED Turning the Rear Camera On or Off - With Navigation RadioTurning the Rear Camera On or Off - Without Navigation RadioOVERHEAD CONSOLE Courtesy/Reading LightsOVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH ELECTRONIC VEHICLE
INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - IF EQUIPPED Dome/Reading LightsElectronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) - If EquippedCompass/Temperature ButtonGARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED Programming HomeLinkGate Operator/Canadian ProgrammingUsing
HomeLinkReprogramming A Single HomeLink ButtonSecurityTroubleshooting TipsGeneral InformationPOWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED Express Open FeatureWind BuffetingSunroof MaintenanceELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS Configuring Power Outlets115-Volt
Inverter Outlet - If Equipped FLOOR CONSOLE Floor Console FeaturesRear Floor Console Features - If EquippedCARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo Management System - If EquippedREAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window Wiper/WasherRear Window Defrosting
FACTORY INSTALLED ROOF LUGGAGE RACK UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK Clock Setting Procedure
AM/FM/CD/DVD RADIO (RER/REN) - IF EQUIPPED Operating Instructions - Voice Recognition System (VR) - If EquippedOperating Instructions - uconnect phone - If EquippedClock Setting ProcedureSALES CODE REQ - AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD/DVD
CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK) Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)Notes OnPlaying MP3/WMA FilesLIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)INFO Button (DISC Mode for
MP3/WMA Play)SALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - CD MODE ForCD And MP3 Audio PlayNotes on Playing MP3 FilesOperation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
SALES CODE RES/RSC - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio PlayNotes On Playing MP3 FilesLIST Button (CD Mode for MP3
Play)INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) - IF EQUIPPED Connecting The iPodUsing This FeatureControlling The iPod Using Radio ButtonsPlay ModeList Or Browse Modeuconnect studios (SATELLITE RADIO) - IF EQUIPPED
(REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU RADIOS ONLY) System ActivationElectronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)Selecting uconnect studios (Satellite) ModeSatellite AntennaReception QualityOperating Instructions - uconnect studios (Satellite) ModeOperating
Instructions - uconnect phone (If Equipped)Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES) (If Equipped)uconnect studios (SIRIUS BACKSEAT TV) - IF EQUIPPED VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (SALES CODE XRV) - IF EQUIPPED REMOTE SOUND
SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED Radio OperationCD PlayerCD/DVD MAINTENANCE RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES CLIMATE CONTROLS Manual Control Air Conditioning OperationFront Blower ControlFront Mode ControlRear Temperature Control
- If EquippedRear Window Defrosting and Rear Window Washer/WiperAutomatic Temperature Control (ATC) - If EquippedAutomatic ControlLevel Of Automatic ControlManual Control (ATC)Rear Zone Climate Control - If Equipped Rear Rotary Temperature ControlFront
Unit to Rear Unit ChartOperating TipsOperating Tips Chart STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES Normal StartingExtremely Cold Weather (below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)If Engine Fails To StartAfter StartingENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF
EQUIPPED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Brake/Transmission Interlock SystemGear RangesFOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION NV 140 Transfer Case Operating Information/Precautions - If EquippedNV 244 Generation II Transfer Case Operating Information/Precautions
- If EquippedShifting Procedure - NV 244 Generation II Transfer Case DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES DRIVING THROUGH WATER Flowing/Rising WaterShallow Standing WaterPOWER STEERING Power Steering Fluid CheckPARKING BRAKE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)Traction Control System (TCS)Brake Assist System (BAS)Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)Electronic Stability Program (ESP)Trailer Sway Control (TSC)ESP/BAS Warning Light and
ESP/TCS Indicator LightTIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings Tire Identification Number (TIN)Tire Loading and Tire PressureTIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION Tire PressureTire Inflation PressuresTire Pressures for High Speed OperationRadial Ply TiresCompact
Spare Tire - If EquippedLimited-Use Spare - If EquippedTire SpinningTread Wear IndicatorsLife of TireReplacement TiresSUPPLEMENTAL TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION - IF EQUIPPED TIRE CHAINS SNOW TIRES TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS TIRE
PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) Base SystemPremium System - If EquippedGeneral InformationFUEL REQUIREMENTS Reformulated GasolineGasoline/Oxygenate BlendsE-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel VehiclesMMT In GasolineMaterials Added To FuelFuel
System CautionsCarbon Monoxide WarningsFLEXIBLE FUEL (4.7L ENGINE ONLY) - IF EQUIPPED E-85 General InformationETHANOL FUEL (E-85)Fuel RequirementsSelection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) and Gasoline VehiclesStartingCruising Range
Replacement PartsADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)Loose Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) MessageVEHICLE LOADING Certification LabelCurb WeightLoadingTRAILER TOWING Common Towing DefinitionsTrailer Hitch ClassificationTrailer Towing Weights (Maximum
Trailer Weight Ratings)Trailer and Tongue WeightTowing RequirementsTowing TipsSNOWPLOW RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) 2WD Models4WD ModelsWHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER JACKING
INSTRUCTIONS Jack LocationRemoving The Spare TireTire Changing ProcedureJUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS - IF EQUIPPED TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Four-Wheel Drive VehiclesTwo-Wheel Drive
VehiclesMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 3.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 4.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 5.7L ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II Loose Fuel Filler Cap MessageEMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS REPLACEMENT PARTS DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Engine OilEngine Oil FilterEngine Air Cleaner FilterMaintenance-Free BatteryAir Conditioner MaintenanceDrive Shaft Constant Velocity JointsBody LubricationWindshield Wiper
BladesAdding Washer FluidExhaust SystemCooling SystemBrake SystemAutomatic TransmissionTransfer CaseAxlesAppearance Care and Protection From CorrosionFUSES Interior FusesUnderhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center) Underhood Fuses (Integrated Power
Module) VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS BULB REPLACEMENT Headlights/Parking/Turn SignalRear Side Marker, Tail Lights, Turn Signals And Backup Lights - ReplacementLicense LightsCenter High-Mounted StoplightFog LightsFLUIDS AND
CAPACITIES
U.S Metric
Fuel (Approximate)27 Gal-
lons102 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
3.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API
Certified)5 Quarts 4.7 Liters
4.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API
Certified)6 Quarts 5.7 Liters
U.S Metric
5.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API
Certified)7 Quarts 6.6 Liters
Cooling System (Includes
2.1 Quarts/2 Liters for Coolant
Bottle)
3.7L Engine without Rear Heat
(MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula)13.5 Quarts12.9 Li-
ters
3.7L Engine with Rear Heat
(MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula)14.5 Quarts13.8 Li-
ters
4.7L Engine without Rear Heat
(MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula)13.1 Quarts12.5 Li-
ters
4.7L Engine with Rear Heat
(MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula)14.2 Quarts13.5 Li-
ters

U.S Metric
5.7L Engine without Rear Heat
(MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula)N/A N/A
5.7L Engine with Rear Heat
(MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula)16.6 Quarts15.8 Li-
ters
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS EngineChassisMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Required Maintenance IntervalsIF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR
OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The AppointmentPrepare A ListBe Reasonable With RequestsIF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE Chrysler LLC Customer CenterChrysler Canada Inc. Customer CenterIn Mexico contactCustomer Assistance For The
Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)Service ContractWARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) MOPAR PARTS REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In The 50 United States And Washington, D.CIn CanadaPUBLICATION ORDER FORMS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES TreadwearTraction GradesTemperature GradesINDEX